Tamron - SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR - black

I’ve been contemplating the 70-200 for quite some time. Constantly comparing the Nikon vs. tamron. I recently had chance to use the Nikon when a friend rented for a trip to Yellowstone. It was super impressive, with all the positives that have been reviewed to death. However, I just couldn’t justify double the $$$. Took a chance that the tamron would be as impressive, and the answer is ABSOLUTELY. It took a little adjustment to get a feel for the location of zoom and focus rings (reversed compared to Nikon), but now it’s all good. Overall, absolutely no regrets. It has me seriously thinking about other non-Nikon lenses.

I’ve compared this to the Nikon 70-200 & the canon and no have no qualms with the slight lens breathing. The images are crisp and clean. Lens build is sturdy and I have had no trouble with chromatic aberrations. I highly recommend this lens. I recommend you purchase from B&H photo because you will get the tap in console to do micro adjustments if your camera doesn’t allow it! I’m going to buy the 24-70mm g2 lens as well because I’ve heard nothing but good things about it. I just need to rent it and compare with the competitors and I’ll be sure to let you guys know!

Initially I was going to purchase the Nikon 70-200 2.8 but, had the chance to test this lens out first. The Tamron is just as sharp as the Nikon, has quick focus and great color. The only differences I've noticed are slight breathing at 200mm and the whites are a bit different. The whites of the Nikon are ever so slightly brighter but, Lightroom can adjust that color difference. I actually like the whites on this lens better. Save your money those differences aren't worth paying an extra 1.5K for. Tamron hit it out of the park with the lens.

I could not believe how heavy this lens is. Cannot imagine carry this lens for more than 1 hour. There is little forgiveness for photos that are taken slightly unstable even with the VC on. This, in my opinion is a tripod only lens. Returned and got hit with a 15% restocking fee!

Got this lens from Best Buy in April 2017 and I'm very impressed with this lens! I use this lens for a lot of low light, landscape photography and some portraits and it gets the job done! I travel a lot with it and the frame is solid. Love how the lens collar already has the tripod mount I use already installed. Super sharp lens! Totally worth the money!

I like this lens very much. Build quality of the product super. Image quality is great. I definitely recommend to my friends and family.

Coming from the previous version of this lens, and I'm not disappointed at all. It's sharper, and has a better feel to it as well. Although the site never shows it as being in stock, I received it within a week after order.

Did a lot of research on this lens for use on my Nikon D-750. So far the lens has lived up to the hype. A bit heavy, but manageable. Fast focus, sharp images.